From the moment when I first arrived in Kathmandu I fully believe that I was adopted into the VCD Nepal family. This sense of sibling love and community was definitely prevalent for the entirety of the trip but was strongest in Torikhet, Chitwan. Working with the children in the library and then living in the…
Having read many of the previous fare well letters I can only agree with the sentiments stated. However after my 3 weeks visit to Nepal, I am far too chilled on to compete with so many heartfelt super superlatives! Bicky halo shines brightly enough (luckily not his ego) that he is the lighthouse himself. A beacon…
My partner and I became connected to VCD from a friend back home in Australia. We spent five days at the Lighthouse and five days at the Orphanage in Chitwan, Sauraha. It has been such a pleasure to meet and get to know the VCD family and all the volunteers. The relaxed and sharing energy…
To everyone that helped make this experience an unforgettable one, thank you. I’ve learned a lot travelling to Nepal and learned a lot about myself. Travelling alone is never easy but it has helped me become a more independent individual. I don’t think I’ve ever walked around so much in one month in my life.…
I’m really sad to be leaving tomorrow but after staying nearly a month extra it is time to get a move on to India. I have got to feel so at home here, mainly due to my lovely new family! All you boys at the Lighthouse are the best, you have made my stay so…
To new volunteers, If you have just arrived I expect you will already be part of the family and have also been told off by Bishal for saying thank you. If you have any niggling worries then relax – you have arrived in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In my three…
Being here was an experience like no other. I didn’t know what to expect but any expectations I did have were exceeded. This became my home and you all my family within the first day. This house is nothing but full of love and everything that comes with it will change you for the better.…
Future volunteers – this was the best experience of my life! Nepal is a beautiful country with lots of beautiful people. The time here has been life changing. Thanks to Bicky, Bishal, Prakash, all the other volunteers and our new family in Nepal, my experience has been one I will remember for the rest of…
Leo – You stole my heart but you can keep it… here in Nepal. I’ll be back for it. And you. And for momo. And daal bhat. And Prakash’s fried rice. And maybe Prakasi too. And Bicky is pretty cool too so I’ll come back for him. And Bishal’s fake tooth and Amaa’s smile. But…
Nepal is honestly the most beautiful and captivating country I have ever been to. I cannot begin to describe the warmth and friendliness of the Nepalese people and your amazing culture. Bicky, you have a huge heart and your passion for what you do is inspiring to say the least. Thank you for your hospitality…
I could write several pages about all the great experiences I’ve had here in Nepal during the last two months. What an amazing country! The first five weeks in Torikhet were a great experience with all the nice children at the library and Amaa’s daal bhat. One thing I learnt was that children – and…
I feel like I’ve found another family in Nepal through VCD. I had no idea what I would be doing or who I would be meeting when I came to Nepal but after the first few hours I already felt at home. I love the Lighthouse and I love your Tonkhet home just as much.…
Everyone I’ve met and worked with in the past twelve weeks has made my time in Nepal so special. If I wrote about everyone I had to be thankful to it would take up the entire page so instead I will stick to the most important. Bicky, thank you for welcoming me with open arms…
Four weeks has flown by! It still seems like yesterday when my nervous self was picked up from the airport after missing my connecting flight. What a four weeks it has been. There is so much I could talk about, I could write a novel! But I won’t bore you that much. Volunteering was a…
I had the experience of a lifetime and the Lighthouse was made to feel like home. I had an absolutely amazing time here in Nepal. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, especially Amaa and Buwa. They took me in and really made me feel like family from day one. The school and library were incredible, making…
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